
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Broad Cove is shaping up like over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water temp is running 53°, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year. That's a pretty significant chill, so don't be fooled by summer dates; you'll want a good thick suit.
The forecast kicks off with a bit of a dud. Wednesday the 22nd has some size, around 7 ft to 7 ft from the south, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. Not worth paddling out. That continues into Thursday, where the wind is still cross-shore with a chop, even though the swell drops a bit to 5 ft. The wave energy is moderate (702 on Thursday morning), but the conditions just aren't cooperating.
Friday the 24th morning is our first real standout. We’ve got a 3 ft south-southwest swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the north. That’s a clean, fun size for an intermediate; a great window to snag some smooth lines at this point break. The wave energy is moderate at 203, but with offshore/glassy wind, the quality beats the size. The afternoon sees the wind shift onshore and kills it, so make sure you're out early.
Saturday the 25th morning is another glassy start with similar 3 ft swell, but it's a short 7-second period, so it’ll be a bit weaker (energy at 95) and less powerful. Still surfable if you’re keen, but not as good as Friday.
We then hit a long, flat spell. From Saturday afternoon right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly small, choppy, and onshore. There are a few moments of clean conditions, like Sunday the 30th morning with a 4 ft south swell and light offshore wind, giving us a decent shake, but the rest of that period is pretty ordinary with poor surf conditions.
Heading into August, there’s a bit of a pulse on Sunday the 2nd, with 8 ft from the south in the afternoon, but the onshore wind is up at 15 mph making it a messy, choppy mess. That size is pushing into territory that’s too big and ugly for beginners.
We get another proper standout on Tuesday the 4th morning. The swell is 5 ft from the south-southeast with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light westerly, giving us crisp, clean conditions. The wave energy is moderate (345), and it's going to be the best clean surf of that second week. However, this break can get crowded often, so expect company.
For the rest of the second week, it fades back to small and marginal, with minimal quality.
Overall, if you're looking for the best windows, hit Friday morning July 24th for the glassy conditions and a fun size, and Tuesday morning August 4th for the next clean pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
345 | 549 | 875 | 702 | 360 | 328 | 134 | 65 | 59 | 75 | 83 | 77 | 49 | 82 | 138 | 57 | 29 | 50 | 64 | 181 | 128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:36PM1.49m | 4:14AM1.25m | 4:29PM1.46m | 5:16AM1.23m | 5:23PM1.46m | 6:14AM1.24m | 6:16PM1.49m | 7:06AM1.27m | 7:05PM1.53m | 7:52AM1.32m | 7:50PM1.58m | 8:34AM1.38m | 8:32PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11AM0.50m | 10:09PM0.47m | 10:05AM0.57m | 11:08PM0.47m | 11:01AM0.60m | 00:04AM0.45m | 11:57AM0.60m | 00:55AM0.41m | 12:49PM0.57m | 1:41AM0.36m | 1:36PM0.53m | 2:23AM0.30m | 2:20PM0.48m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | 11 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 7 | — | S 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
5 | 1 | — | 702 | 164 | 328 | 134 | 59 | 59 | 75 | 83 | 77 | 49 | 82 | 138 | 57 | 29 | 50 | 64 | 181 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 8 | S 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 65 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 47 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 7 | S 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SE 6 |
345 | 549 | 875 | — | 360 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 523 | 428 | 501 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 695 | 37 | 0 | 1479 | 0 | 97 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 0 | 422 | 884 | 422 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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